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BackgroundThe epidemiologic profiles of chronic urticaria (CU) vary considerably among regions, and few such data are available from China.
MethodsWe performed a multicenter open questionnaire investigation about the clinical and laboratory features of CU, defined as recurrent wheals with/without angioedema lasting for ≥6 weeks, among 3027 patients.
ResultsFemale preponderance was observed (female/male...
Background and purposeHigh sensitivity C‐reactive protein (hs‐CRP), an inflammatory biomarker, has been demonstrated to contribute to the process of atherosclerosis and artery stenosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether hs‐CRP level is associated with asymptomatic intracranial artery stenosis (ICAS).
MethodsA random sample of 5440 participants aged 40 years or older (40.1% women) were...
Background and purposeIntracranial arterial stenosis (ICAS) is one of the most common causes of ischaemic stroke in Asia. Knowledge of the prevalence and risk factors of asymptomatic ICAS is limited. The prevalence of ICASwas therefore investigated and its risk factors in a Chinese community‐based population were explored.
MethodsFrom 2010 to 2011, a stratified (by sex and age) random sample of 5440...
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